Warning To Keep Bikes Secure Following Weekend Thefts

Wrexham Town Policing Team are reminding cyclists to keep their vehicles secure when leaving their bikes in a public place.

The warning follows a number of recent thefts of unattended pushbike. Over the weekend, two appeals for stolen bikes were tweeted by North Wales Police Control Room.

The first incident took place on 2pm on Sunday 6th July, where a blue Voodoo Bantu mountain bike was stolen from the foyer in Tesco.

Anyone with any information is advised to call North Wales Police on 101 referencing R102695.

Information is also sought after a blue Raleigh and black Herald mountain bikes were stolen from outside Wrexham Library on the 28th/30th June.

Anyone with any information is advised to call North Wales Police on 101 referencing R102723.

In a Bike Security advice leaflet issued by North Wales Police, a number of tips on how to keep your bike secure are detailed.

These include:-
– Permanently mark your bike using a police preferred product
– Keep your BikeRegister logbook in a safe place
– Don’t leave your bike in isolated places
– Park safely and considerately; never leave your bike in a place where it will be a danger or obstruction to other – particularly older people, young children or people with disabilities
– Always lock your bike when leaving it, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Secure your bike to proper stands or robust street furniture
– Lock your wheels through the frame, not the wheels. Secure or remove wheels
– Remove smaller parts and accessories that can’t be secured, especially lights, pumps and quick-release saddles

More information on how to keep your vehicle secure can be found on www.north-wales.police.uk or www.BikeRegister.com